<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze and synthesize empirical research on community-based education to provide a comprehensive understanding of how it strengthens the relevance of formal education in Indonesia. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, using Publish or Perish with the Google Scholar database. From an initial 200 articles identified using the keywords "Pendidikan Berbasis Masyarakat" and "Community Based Education" (2021–2025), a rigorous screening and eligibility process resulted in 8 articles that met all inclusion criteria for in-depth analysis. The findings reveal that community-based education strengthens the relevance of formal education through four interrelated dimensions: community participation, multi-stakeholder collaboration, integration of local wisdom, and sustainable financing support. Community participation shifts from passive support toward collaborative governance, though it remains largely representative rather than fully deliberative. Multi-stakeholder collaboration proves effective when built on bottom-up initiatives rather than formal structures alone. Local wisdom integration enhances contextual and meaningful learning but shows inconsistent implementation patterns across regions. Sustainable financing requires diversification beyond government budgets through partnerships, philanthropy, and community self-reliance schemes. Overall, the success of community-based education depends on three key prerequisites: substantive community capacity, participatory institutional support, and clear coordination and resource diversification mechanisms. ]]>
